Is "It Never Rains" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "It Never Rains"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "It Never Rains" use?

Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.

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It Never Rains

· by Albert Hammond

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Lyrics

Got on board a west bound (D)sev en for ty sev en,

did n’t think be fore de cid ing what to (G)do.

All that (Am7)talk of op por tu ni ties

(G)T V breaks and mov ies

rang (Am7)true,

sure rang true.

Seems it (Am7)nev er rains in south ern

Cal i for nia,

seems I’ve of ten heard that kind of talk be fore.

It nev er (Am7)rains in Cal i for nia,

but (G)girl,

don’t they warn ya,

it pours,

man, it pours.

Out of (Am7)work, I’m out a’ my head,

out of self re (G)spect, I’m out a’ bread.

I’m un der (Am7)loved, I’m un der fed.

I wan na go (G)home.

It nev er (Am7)rains in Cal i for nia,

but (G)girl,

don’t they warn ya,

it pours,

man, it pours.

Will you (Am7)tell the folks back home

I near ly (G)made it,

had of fers but don’t (D)know which one to take.

Please

don’t (Am7)tell them how you found me,

(G)don’t tell them how you found me.

Give me a (Am7)break,

give me a (G)break.

Seems it (Am7)nev er rains in south ern Cal i for nia,

seems I’ve of ten heard that kind of talk be fore.

It nev er (Am7)rains in Cal i for nia,

but (G)girl, don’t they warn ya,

it pours,

man, it pours.

Out of (Am7)work, I’m out a’ my head,

out of self re (G)spect, I’m out a’ bread.

I’m un der (Am7)loved, I’m un der fed.

I wan na go (G)home.

It nev er (Am7)rains in Cal i for nia,

but (G)girl, don’t they warn ya,

it pours,

man, it pours.

Will you (Am7)tell the folks back home

I near ly (G)made it,

had of fers but don’t (D)know which one to take.

Please don’t (Am7)tell them how you found me,

(G)don’t tell them how you found me.

Give me a (Am7)break,

give me a (G)break.

Seems it

It Never Rains by Albert Hammond — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “It Never Rains” by Albert Hammond in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "It Never Rains" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "It Never Rains"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "It Never Rains" use?: Just 7 chords: Am, Am7, C, C6, D, Em, G. Take it one section at a time.